MobileRead Forums - View Single Post

Waba · 03-30-2009, 07:13 PM

I have an ancient (and awesome*) Creative Zen Xtra that uses a 5v - 1.5a charger... Plugs looked identical to my roommates PSP charger. After a snifter o wine I took the plunge... Instantly saw the little lightning bolt next to the battery meter. Yay, one less thing to buy and carry!

I'm thinking the charging in-port on the 505 is a lot more common than most gizmos. Knowing Sony, if this gets out... they'll make a proprietary one that is backasswards.

Here's a Sony PSP charger on Amazon marketplace for .72 + 2.98 shipping = $3.70 total.. the reviews are decent.

*While huge, the Zen Xtra has a user a very easily replaceable, cheap 2.5" hard drive. I've put about 7 hard drives in the thing (most warranty replacements).... I shudder to think how much replacement ipods would have cost.

03-30-2009, 07:13 PM	#63
Waba Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 368 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Polson, MT Device: Kobo Aura HD, PRS-350/950, HP Touchpad, Kindle Keyboard	I have an ancient (and awesome) Creative Zen Xtra that uses a 5v - 1.5a charger... Plugs looked identical to my roommates PSP charger. After a snifter o wine I took the plunge... Instantly saw the little lightning bolt next to the battery meter. Yay, one less thing to buy and carry! I'm thinking the charging in-port on the 505 is a lot more common than most gizmos. Knowing Sony, if this gets out... they'll make a proprietary one that is backasswards. Here's a Sony PSP charger on Amazon marketplace for .72 + 2.98 shipping = $3.70 total.. the reviews are decent. While huge, the Zen Xtra has a user a very easily replaceable, cheap 2.5" hard drive. I've put about 7 hard drives in the thing (most warranty replacements).... I shudder to think how much replacement ipods would have cost. Last edited by Waba; 03-30-2009 at 07:18 PM.